Europe stands on the brink of war and a huge amount of money must be raised for defence. The welfare state demands an ever-greater share of the national income. In response, a Left-wing government decides to impose a radical new property tax. It might be assumed these events describe present-day Britain. However, they could just
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom One-third of urban Indians frequently experience financial anxiety. Financial planning and money management cause significant urban stress. AI tools and social media increasingly guide financial decision-making. Nearly one in three urban Indians frequently experience financial anxiety, with managing money proving to be a bigger
Each month, we put a senior fund or investment manager to task with our I’m a fund manager series to find out how they manage their own money. We want to know where they’d invest for the next year – and next 10 years – and what pitfalls to avoid. We also quiz them about Nvidia, gold,
Ed Miliband has left the government’s energy brief to become Foreign Secretary after two years of rapid renewable expansion, which also left Britain facing the highest electricity costs in Europe – and major questions over how the transition will be funded. Prime Minister Andy Burnham moved Miliband to the Foreign Office in his first reshuffle
A wealth tax on the UK’s super-rich households could raise £10bn a year, according to academics who urged Andy Burnham to include the measure in his plans to “make tax fairer” and pay for better public services. The sum could be raised through a 2% minimum charge on households with more than £100m in wealth
London Stock Exchange plans to launch extended trading hours in early 2027. The exchange aims to win back retail investors drawn to 24/7 stock and tokenized offerings by crypto firms. London Stock Exchange Plans 24/7 Trading in 2027 The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is moving forward with plans to introduce 24-hour trading, marking a
Miatta Fahnbulleh will lead the energy strategy One new name in the UK Cabinet is Miatta Fahnbulleh who replaces Ed Miliband as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Ms Fahnbulleh, who was only elected in the 2024 landslide, has been working on policy ideas for a potential Burnham government since resigning as
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Young families may view insurance as a forced expense or a tax-saving chore. However, the real-life situation for most people is far more precarious: they are often “asset-poor and liability-rich”. You likely have a growing income and a bright future, but you also have significant dependencies — young children, a spouse or perhaps a new
Insurance is no longer a “set-and-forget” purchase, but the foundation of a financial plan that must evolve alongside your family. Without the right protection, a single medical emergency or the loss of a breadwinner can liquidate years of disciplined investing in weeks. Choosing the right policy is about identifying which risks you can afford